Mama Maria's Kitchen

INGREDIENTS  1 ½ c flour ½ t kosher salt 5 T lard  4 T butter, chilled and cut into ½-inch cubes 4 T ice water or up to 5 T Mix together to form ball, wrap in plastic & refrigerate for several hours This will fit 1 9” pie pan

1 shallot, finely chopped 1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes, plus more to taste A splash of vodka, can be substituted with water 1/2 cup heavy cream, can be substituted with full-fat coconut milk 1/2 cup water 1 x 15 oz (500 g) can butter/lima beans, drained […]

2 1/2 flour 1/2 t salt 1 c sliced, chilled butter (2 sticks of butter = 1 cup) 1/2 c iced cold water, or as needed Mix together & divide into 2 & wrap in plastic, put in fridge for several hours When needed roll out on flour coated surface for a 9” pie pan […]

Ingredients 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust (see Flakey Pie Crust) 3 c rhubarb, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 c fresh strawberries, quartered 3 large eggs 1 ½ c white sugar 3 T milk 3 T flour ¼ t freshly grated nutmeg 1 T butter, diced 2 T strawberry jam ¼ t water Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Place rolled-out pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and set on […]

Ingredients homemade pie crust (my recipe makes 2 crusts; 1 for bottom 1 for top) 3 cups  sliced rhubarb (1/2 inch pieces) 2 and 1/2 cups chopped strawberries 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon orange juice 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons salted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk […]

from The Country Cook IngredientS 6 T salted butter 1 med onion, chopped  3 cloves garlic, minced  6 T flour 2 c chicken broth 1 c milk 1 t garlic powder 1 t onion powder 1/2 t ground sage 1/2 t salt 1/4 t black pepper 1/4 t dried thyme ▢ 15 ounce bag frozen peas and carrots ▢ 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken ▢ 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed ▢ 1 large lightly […]

INGREDIENTS Yield: 2 9-inch pies 2 1/2 cups ground graham-cracker crumbs 1/3 plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/4 t ground cardamom 1 large of pinch sea salt 9 T unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup cold water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 T plus 1/4 t powdered gelatin (2½ packages at 2 1/2 teaspoons per pack) 1/2 […]

4-5 cups fresh mango, peeled, pitted and cut into small pieces 3 cups white granulated sugar 1 tsp lime zest 3-4 tbsp lime juice  pinch of salt Bring to a boil, lower heat, crush fruit as best as you can, keep stirring until sheeting on spoon This makes approximately 2 cups Can finish in hot water bath or frozen in individual jars

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon dried garlic 1 tablespoon dried onion 2 teaspoons coarse salt

Ingredients:  CRUST:2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup confectioner’s sugar, plus more for dustingPinch of salt2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasingFILLING:4 eggs2 cups granulated sugar6 tbsp all-purpose flour6 tbsp lemon juiceDirections:1. Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly grease a 9X13X2″ pan. 2. Make the crust by combining flour, confectioner’s sugar, and salt in a large […]